Mysteries of the Rosary
How to Pray the Rosary- Mysteries
There are four mysteries of the rosary. Typically a mystery is said on certain days. For example, during Sunday rosary prayer, the Glorious Mysteries are said. Another example is that the Luminous Mysteries are typically said during Thursday rosary. With each mystery, there are associated fruits of the mysteries. The fruit of the mysteries is what comes from dwelling on and contemplating each decade of the rosary. They help increases the richness of the rosary.
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
(Usually said during Monday rosary and Saturday rosary)
FIRST JOYFUL MYSTERY:
THE ANNUNCIATION
And when the angel had come to her, he said, "Hail full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are you among women." (Luke 1:28)
Fruit of the Mystery: HUMILITY
SECOND JOYFUL MYSTERY:
THE VISITATION
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice, "Blest are you among women and blest is the fruit of your womb." (Luke 1:41-42)
Fruit of the Mystery: LOVE OF NEIGHBOR
THIRD JOYFUL MYSTERY:
THE BIRTH OF JESUS
She gave birth to her first-born Son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the place where travelers lodged. (Luke 2:7) Fruit of the Mystery: POVERTY
FOURTH JOYFUL MYSTERY:
THE PRESENTATION
When the day came to purify them according to the law of Moses, the couple brought Him up to Jerusalem so that He could be presented to the Lord, for it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every first-born male shall be consecrated to the Lord." (Luke 2:22-23)
Fruit of the Mystery: OBEDIENCE
FIFTH JOYFUL MYSTERY:
FINDING THE CHILD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
On the third day they came upon Him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. (Luke 2:46)
Fruit of the Mystery: JOY IN FINDING JESUS
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES
(Usually said during Thursday rosary)
FIRST LUMINOUS MYSTERY:
THE BAPTISM OF JESUS
And when Jesus was baptized... the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him, and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved ·Son with Whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3: i 6-1 7)
Fruit of the Mystery: OPENNESS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
SECOND LUMINOUS MYSTERY:
WEDDING AT CANA
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you."... Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. (John 2:5-7)
Fruit of the Mystery: TO JESUS THROUGH MARY
THIRD LUMINOUS MYSTERY:
PROCLAIMING TH6 KINGDOM
"And preach as you go saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without pay, give without pay." (Matthew 10:7-8) Fruit of the Mystery: REPENTANCE AND TRUST IN GOD
FOURTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY:
TRANSFIGURATION
And as He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was altered and His raiment became dazzling white. And a voice came out of the cloud saying, "This is My Son, My chosen; listen to Him! " (Luke 9:29, 35)
Fruit of the Mystery: DESIRE FOR HOLINESS
FIFTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY:
INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST
And He took bread, and when He had given thanks He broke it and gave it to them saying, "This is My body which is given for you."... And likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood." (Luke 22:19-20)
Fruit of the Mystery: ADORATION
THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
(Usually said during Tuesday rosary and Friday rosary)
FIRST SORROWFUL MYSTERY:
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
In His anguish He prayed with all the greater intensity, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Then He rose from prayer and came to His disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted with grief. (Luke 22:44-45)
Fruit of the Mystery: SORROW FOR SIN
SECOND SORROWFUL MYSTERY:
THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR
Pilate's next move was to take Jesus and have Him scourged. (John 19:1)
Fruit of the Mystery: PURITY
THIRD SORROWFUL MYSTERY:
CROWNING WITH THORNS
They stripped off His clothes and wrapped Him in a scarlet military cloak. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they fixed it on His head, and stuck a reed in His right hand... (Matthew 27:28-29)
Fruit of the Mystery: COURAGE
FOURTH SORROWFUL MYSTERY:
CARRYING OF THE CROSS
Carrying the cross by Himself, He went out to what is called the Place of the Skull (in Hebrew,
Golgotha). (John 19:17)
Fruit of the Mystery: PATIENCE
FIFTH SORROWFUL MYSTERY:
THE CRUCIFIXION
Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, "Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit." After He said this, He expired. (Luke 23:46)
Fruit of the Mystery: PERSEVERANCE
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
(Usually said during Wednesday rosary and Sunday rosary)
FIRST GLORIOUS MYSTERY:
THE RESURRECTION
"You need not be amazed! You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, the One who was crucified. He
has been raised up. He is not here. See the place where they laid Him." (Mark 16:6)
Fruit of the Mystery: FAITH
SECOND GLORIOUS MYSTERY:
THE ASCENSION
Then, after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into Heaven and took His seat at God's right hand. (Mark 16:19)
Fruit of the Mystery: HOPE
THIRD GLORIOUS MYSTERY:
DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
All were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamations as the Spirit prompted them. (Acts 2:4)
Fruit of the Mystery: LOVE OF GOD
FOURTH GLORIOUS MYSTERY:
THE ASSUMPTION
You are the glory of Jerusalem... you are the splendid boast of our people... God is pleased with what
you have wrought. May you be blessed by the Lord Almighty forever and ever. (Judith 15:9-10) Fruit of the Mystery: GRACE OF A HAPPY DEATH
FIFTH GLORIOUS MYSTERY:
THE CORONATION
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Revelation 12:1)
Fruit of the Mystery: TRUST IN MARY'S INTERCESSION